DOWN WITH ERDOGAN: Turkish Military Launch Coup to DEPOSE of Islamist Government–Obama Tells Citizens to…

The Turkish Military is using force to remove PM Erdogan from his office. Some Citizens have decided to fight back… and now Obama is telling the people of Turkey to stand with the Islamic Government of Erdogan.

Turkish military has killed 17 police officers in the first reported fatalities in the army’s bid to overthrow the Islamic government of Recep Erdogan.

The state-run Anadolu agency said the victims died at the special forces headquarters in Ankara.

Earlier there were reports that he building had been attacked by helicopters.

Elsewhere troops have opened fire on civilians attempting to cross the river Bosporus in Istanbul in protest to the military coup.

Soldiers seized strategic locations across Istanbul and Ankara in an effort to overthrow the Islamic president Recep Erdogan.

Also, a bomb has hit the parliament building according to the state’s press agency as the security situation in the country becomes more perilous.

Several police officers and parliament workers were wounded as an explosion ripped though the building.

An eyewitness claimed the blast was ‘massive’ and shook nearby buildings.

Intelligence sources close to Erdogan claim the situation is back under control while factions in the military insist they are now in charge of the county.

A Turkish government jet has just landed in Istanbul, having taken off from Dalaman, near where Erdogan was believed to have been on holiday.

The Gulfstream IV is believed to be Erdogan’s government jet. Turkish government sources claimed the president was aboard the aircraft.

According to reports, several people have been injured after troops opened fire on civilians who attempted to cross the bridge over the Bosphorous.

Erdogan urged his supporters to ignore a military curfew and take to the streets to oppose the attempted takeover.

He told followers on FaceTime to resist.

He said the uprising attempt was being run by a minority within the armed forces and said it would be met with the ‘necessary response’.

It is understood that Mr Erdogan fled the country in a private jet.

The Turkish military has announced it has taken control and overthrown the government of Recep Erdogan as troops round up police and attack the capital Ankara.

The nation’s national intelligence spokesman said the coup had been ‘repelled’, although troops and heavy armour continued to hold strategic locations in Ankara.

He said: ‘I call for calm and restraint, and full respect for Turkey’s democratic institutions and its constitution. Turkey is a valued NATO Ally.’

Stoltenberg added: ‘I have just spoken to the Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. I am following events in Turkey closely and with concern.’

US Secretary of State John Kerry also spoke with Cavusoglu. He stressed America supported the democratically-elected civilian government.

The Pentagon also stressed they were monitoring the situation. They said there taking steps to ensure the safety of US personnel and their families at in Incirlik airbase.s to ensure the safety and well-being of diplomatic missions and personnel and civilians throughout Turkey.

Loud explosions have been heard across Ankara with reports of an explosion occurred at the state-run television building.

Turkey’s state-run news agency reported military helicopters have also attacked the headquarters of TURKSAT satellite station on the outskirts of Ankara and the Ankara Police headquarters.

Dozens of tanks were seen moving toward a palace that is now used by the prime minister and deputy prime ministers.

Also, it was claimed that internet access within Turkey has been severely restricted with social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook blocked.

A civilian car tried to stop one of the tanks, but it rammed through the vehicle as those in the car escaped.

The Istanbul based first army commander Umit Dundar claimed those involved in the coup ‘represent a small group’ claiming ‘there is no cause for concern’.

He told the Anadolu state-run news agency: ‘We are working to solve the problem here. They represent a small group within the First Army Command. There is no cause for concern. We are taking the necessary precautions with (soldiers) who have not joined them and remain within the military chain of command.’

Eyewitnesses have reported attack helicopters firing machine guns in the capital Ankara in a bid to depose the Islamic government.

Also there are reports of that a Turkish Air Force F-16 has shot down a Sikorsky helicopter over Ankara.

The government claimed the jet destroyed the helicopter which had been ‘hijacked by coup plotters’.

The military said they have taken control in order to protect human rights, however, prime minister Binali Yildirim said only a ‘faction’ was involved.

Fast attack jets and helicopters were heard above Ankara and Istanbul after the military confirmed they had seized control of the country,.

Istanbul’s Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge were both closed after the military deployed roadblocks.

Tracer fire from Turkish military helicopters was spotted over Ankara with fast attack jets flying combat air patrols over the city.

President Erdogan is reported ‘as safe’. A spokesman for the Turkish government claimed the coup has been unsuccessful and they are still in power.

Erdogan used FaceTime to talk to a journalist on a privately run TV station to stress he was still in control of the country and warned of retaliation.

He urged the Turkish population to take to the streets and protest against he coup. The military has imposed a curfew and has ordered people to remain indoors.

President Barack Obama is urging all parties in Turkey to support the democratically-elected government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – the Justice and Development Party (AKP).

He has urged them to avoid violence or bloodshed amid the military takeover of the key NATO ally.

Obama discussed the developments by telephone with Secretary of State John Kerry, who was traveling in Moscow for separate meetings with senior Russian officials on Syria.

In a separate statement, Kerry said the U.S. viewed the ‘very fluid situation’ in Turkey with the ‘gravest concern.’

Kerry said he had stressed in a telephone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu the United States’ ‘absolute support’ for Turkey’s democratically elected, civilian government and democratic institutions. Kerry said he urged all parties to ensure the safety and well-being of diplomatic missions, personnel and civilians across Turkey.